The eBay Earth Day promo code "TECHREFURB20" just went live, knocking an extra 20% off refurbished tech. It applies to Apple and Samsung smartphones and smartwatches, Dell, HP, and Lenovo laptops, Samsung and LG TVs, and lots more. It can be used twice per account with a maximum discount of $250 per order. The coupon expires on April 22, 2026. Shop Now at eBay
You can apply the new eBay Earth Day promo code "TECHREFURB20" to get an extra 20% off discount on nearly all refurbished smartphones in this section. It applies to Apple iPhones (up to the recently released 17 series) and Samsung Galaxy S series and Z Flip phones. The coupon can be used twice per account with a maximum discount of $250 per order. It expires on April 22, 2026.
Pictured is a 256GB refurbished Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, which costs $536 after the promo code (you'd pay $53 more for a refurb at Amazon today). It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Shop Now at eBay
In the newest sale at eBay, you'll find refurbished generators from Ecoflow, Pulsar, and Anker. Then promo code "TECHREFURB20" takes another 20% off. We've pictured the EcoFlow 2000W Smart Dual Fuel LPG Gas Generator for $599 after the coupon code ($200 off). Shipping varies by item, and is either free or $5.45. The coupon can be used twice per account with a maximum discount of $250 per order. It expires on April 22, 2026.
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The new Earth Day coupon at eBay cuts an extra 20% off refurb Dyson vacuums, fans, heaters, and hair care via the promo code "TECHREFURB20". We've pictured the Certified Refurb Dyson Ball Animal Pro Upright Vacuum for $152 ($348 off). It can be used twice per account with a maximum discount of $250 per order. The coupon expires on April 22, 2026. Shop Now at eBay
Apply the new eBay Earth Day promo code "TECHREFURB20" to get an extra 20% off on the refurbished TVs and home projectors in this section. It applies to big-brand tech from Samsung and LG, as well as lots of smaller, cheaper brands. The coupon can be used twice per account with a maximum discount of $250 per order. It expires on April 22, 2026.
Pictured is a refurbished LG C5 Series OLED77C5PUA 77" 4K HDR OLED UHD Smart TV, which is $1,254 (you'd pay around $2,000 for a new model elsewhere, including Amazon). Shop Now at eBay
At eBay, apply the Earth Day promo code "TECHREFURB20" to take an extra 20% off refurb laptops from HP, Acer, Dell, Lenovo, and more. As an example, we've pictured the Refurb Acer Aspire 3 Ryzen 5 7520U 15.6" Laptop for $304 after the coupon code ($326 off). The coupon can be used twice per account with a maximum discount of $250 per order. It expires on April 22, 2026. Shop Now at eBay
Apply the eBay Earth Day promo code "TECHREFURB20" to get this iPhone 17 Pro at an all-time price low. It's $105 cheaper than the deal we posted just yesterday. You'd pay a massive $250 more for a refurb of this phone (in any color) today at Amazon. This eBay deal comes with a 1-year Allstate warranty. The coupon expires on April 22, 2026. Buy Now at eBay
Apply the eBay Earth Day promo code "TECHREFURB20" to knock the price of this Anker Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector for just $640. It's the best price we've listed for this model so far in 2026. You'd still pay $800 for a new model today at Amazon, so this is a good discount. It comes with a 2-year Allstate warranty. The coupon expires on April 22, 2026.
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Refurbished Products: The Basics
So you’ve discovered a product that you need or that you’d like to have, but you can’t quite work it into the budget — what now? Perhaps it’s time to take a look at the refurbished market to find a deal at a more reasonable price. But just what does “refurbished” mean? Are these products safe to buy?
The experts here at DealNews have not only sussed out the best refurbished deals the internet has to offer, but also compiled a list of terminology and resources to help you navigate the murky waters of refurbished versus new products.
What is a Refurbished Product?
Many people often have misgivings about refurbished items, but “refurbished” is merely a blanket term that refers to an item that has been returned, checked for quality and repaired to some degree, and then offered up for sale once more. Individual retailers and manufacturers may have slightly different takes on what qualifies an item as refurbished or reconditioned,though.
Many refurbished items are as good as new, as we note in this Blog article . However, for some reason, these items can't be sold as “new” — they could've been floor models, been returned during their return window, had their packaging damaged, or they could be defective in some way.
Refurbished vs. Used or Pre-Owned
As mentioned above, some refurbished items may have been returned due to some issue with the product, while others may have been traded in or resold. So why aren’t they simply noted as being pre-owned? The two terms actually have quite different meanings.
A refurbished product may have had a previous owner, but the item has been cleaned, inspected, and given thorough testing before returning to the market.
On the other hand, used or pre-owned products fall under no such quality guarantee. Therefore, as Refurb.me notes , “This means used products can be unreliable and are not guaranteed to work as they have not been rigorously tested.”
Types of Refurbished Products
Now that we’ve explored the basics, it’s time to take a deep dive into what the different terms for or classifications of refurbished items mean.
- Factory-Refurbished or Manufacturer-Refurbished: These items have been returned to the original manufacturer of the device and thus have been cleaned, repaired, and inspected by them (rather than a third-party seller). These products are also sometimes called “certified refurbished”.
- Seller-Refurbished: This includes any product that has been refurbished by someone other than the original manufacturer, including any third-party sellers, individuals, or other refurbishment companies.
- Reconditioned or Remanufactured: As Amazon notes, these terms are "largely interchangeable" with refurbished. The use of the different terms depends largely on vendor preference.
What About Warranties?
The warranty included with a refurbished product will generally vary depending on the seller. For example, Apple offers a full 1-year limited warranty with their Apple Certified Refurbished Products, while Dell offers a 100-day limited warranty. Asus offers a 90-day limited warranty, which is most commonplace for a refurbished or remanufactured item. Overall, a year tends to be the best warranty term you’ll find for these products, while the shortest will typically net you around 30 days.
What are the Benefits of Refurbished Products?
The biggest advantage to buying refurbished is price. Refurbished products can be as much as 50% cheaper than the original price for the new product, so they are a good option for the budget-conscious.
Not only can buying refurbished save your wallet, they may also save you time avoiding the hassles of returns or exchanges. Amazon mentions that, in their experience, “reconditioned items typically have very low return rates compared to retail goods because they've been so carefully inspected. (Quite often, manufacturers will inspect only one or two items out of every ‘lot’ of brand-new merchandise.)”
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Refurbished Electronics
By: Brittany Buchanan, Staffwriter
Brittany has been working at DealNews since 2013. As a member of the Content team, she spends most of her time sussing out whether stores are offering a good sale, as well as being a stickler for all things grammar and formatting. She spends most of her free time at home entertaining her small shih tzu puppy, testing new recipes, and traveling other worlds via video games and novels.